Never fished before but want to learn how or want to improve your skills? Join Coosa Riverkeeper to learn how to fish on the Coosa River! Kids will learn knot-tying, water safety, fish handling, casting lessons, while discussing responsible river recreation! Meanwhile, parents (required to stay) will learn more about safe recreation and critical public [...]
Wild Alabama BioBlitz at Natural Bridge! April 6, 10:00am - 3:00pm What is a BioBlitz? A bioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. Come with iNaturalist app already on your phone and help to document all the amazing living things [...]
Hey, Young Professionals of Tuscaloosa! Looking for a fun Saturday afternoon and to get involved with environmentalism in Alabama? Join ARA's Young Professional River Defenders on April 13th for a hike and social afterwards in Tuscaloosa! 3:00 PM - Gather at Hurricane Creek Park for a guided hike and presentation from YOUR Hurricane Creekkeeper, the legendary John Wathen! We'll [...]
The Friends of the Cahaba River National Wildlife have organized a work day at the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge on April 20, 2024. We will meet at the Overlook Trailhead, which is past the entrance to the Refuge (off of Bibb County Road 24). Volunteers will be divided into teams to clear invasive species, [...]
Taylor Riverside Park, FLFR’s newest project - Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, April 20th at 10 am Address: Bridge on CR 26 and Dunn Ln, Blountsville, AL 35031 Google: 34.067667, -86.494222 FLFR is currently transferring its ownership of Taylor Riverside Park to Blount County, at no cost, to be maintained by the [...]
The Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival is back for the 10th year! We are excited to welcome our past teams back to the water and introduce new teams to Dragon Boat racing. The festival will be held on April, 27th, 2024 in Riverfront Park on the beautiful Alabama River. All proceeds raised will benefit River Region [...]
The 11th annual Darter Festival will begin at Noon on May 5th at Avondale Brewing Co. with live music, food and drinks, kids' activities, and more! Advance general admission tickets are $10, and advance VIP tickets - which include food and drinks from Luna Latin Cuisine and prime indoor seating - are $50. Tickets will [...]
Lily Fest is an annual celebration of the Cahaba lily at the Cahaba Lily Center in West Blocton. Registration begins at 8 am. Additional information is available on the festival website. The festival kicks off with a morning program starting at 9:10 am. The program will feature a keynote presentation from Samford University Biology Professor Dr. Larry [...]
After the Cahaba Lily Festival's morning program, come just down the road to Living River to continue the fun featuring crafters and the chief of the Southeastern Muscogee Tribe! There will be fun and interesting activities for all ages. Check www.livingriver.org for more information! Check out the opportunity to retreat for the whole weekend, too, for [...]
Join FLFR for this easy-to-moderate hike to Cornelius Falls - a very scenic site on the river that car tourists will never see. It's a 15 minute hike in (downhill), but 25 minutes uphill coming out. Some folks like to go slow and talk about trees. Other folks scoot ahead to get in more play [...]
